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She studied philosophy at university before becoming a lawyer. His philosophy is to treat others as you wish to be treated. The company's philosophy puts customer service first.

philosophy

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Meaning: The study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and ethics

哲学；人生观，处世哲学

filosofía

哲学；人生観

철학; 인생관

Philosophy is the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, and reality. It also refers to a set of beliefs or principles that guide behaviour, as in 'her philosophy on life.' A 'philosopher' is someone who studies or teaches philosophy.

Philosophy是研究关于存在、知识、价值观、理性和现实的基本问题的学科。它也指导行为的一套信念或原则，如'她的人生哲学'。'Philosopher'是研究或教授哲学的人。

Philosophy es el estudio de preguntas fundamentales sobre la existencia, el conocimiento, los valores, la razón y la realidad. También se refiere a un conjunto de creencias o principios que guían el comportamiento, como en 'su filosofía de vida'.

Philosophyは、存在、知識、価値観、理性、現実に関する根本的な問題の研究です。また、「彼女の人生哲学」のように、行動を導く信念や原則のセットも指します。

Philosophy는 존재, 지식, 가치, 이성, 현실에 대한 근본적인 질문을 탐구하는 학문입니다. 또한 'her philosophy on life(그녀의 인생관)'처럼 행동을 이끄는 신념이나 원칙의 체계를 가리키기도 합니다. 'Philosopher'는 철학을 연구하거나 가르치는 사람입니다.

Examples

She studied philosophy at university before becoming a lawyer.
她在大学学习哲学，后来成为律师。
Ella estudió filosofía en la universidad antes de convertirse en abogada.
彼女は弁護士になる前に大学で哲学を学びました。
그녀는 변호사가 되기 전에 대학에서 철학을 공부했습니다.
His philosophy is to treat others as you wish to be treated.
他的人生哲学是待人如己所愿。
Su filosofía es tratar a los demás como deseas ser tratado.
彼の哲学は、自分がされたいように他人を扱うことです。
그의 철학은 자신이 대접받고 싶은 대로 남을 대하는 것입니다.
The company's philosophy puts customer service first.
公司的理念是把客户服务放在第一位。
La filosofía de la empresa pone el servicio al cliente en primer lugar.
会社の理念は顧客サービスを第一に考えることです。
그 회사의 경영 철학은 고객 서비스를 최우선으로 하는 것입니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'philosophie', from Latin 'philosophia', from Greek 'philosophia' meaning 'love of wisdom', from 'philos' (loving) + 'sophia' (wisdom, knowledge). Pythagoras is said to have coined the term, calling himself a 'lover of wisdom'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

Philosophy comes from the Greek 'philosophia,' meaning 'love of wisdom.' The ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras is said to have coined the term, describing himself as a 'philosopher' - a lover of wisdom - rather than a 'wise man,' out of modesty.